Mostapha al-Turk is a retired Lebanese mixed martial artist.
10 Facts About Mostapha al-Turk
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Mostapha al-Turk is the former Cage Rage British heavyweight champion.
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Mostapha al-Turk had become interested in mixed martial arts after watching a few UFC and PRIDE FC events.
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Mostapha al-Turk briefly worked in the pharmaceutical industry, before deciding to make mixed martial arts his career.
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Mostapha al-Turk had a very accomplished grappling career as well, with his Brazilian jiu-jitsu background.
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Mostapha al-Turk was the ADCC European Champion in 2005 and made it to the final of the ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championship, losing to future UFC fighter Gabriel Gonzaga by only three points, further motivating Mostapha al-Turk to transition to mixed martial arts.
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Mostapha al-Turk again won by punches after the former collegiate wrestling star tapped out due to punches.
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Mostapha al-Turk then fought for the British Cage Rage Heavyweight Championship against future Ultimate Fighter contestant, James McSweeney.
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Mostapha al-Turk won the fight by TKO due to punches and became the last British Cage Rage Heavyweight Champion, before the organization saw its demise.
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Mostapha al-Turk was then offered a four-fight contract in the UFC, which he accepted.